Economics Development

Developmental Economics is one of the study programs available in the FEB UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta, which is currently accredited as VERY GOOD.

 

Bulletin Information

1) Tracer Study of Graduates

 

2) Press Release: "2025 State Budget Fiscal Scenario Forum: “Resilient Fiscal Policy, Growing Economy""

Yogyakarta, September 19, 2025 – The Faculty of Economics and Business, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, hosted the 2025 State Budget Fiscal Scenario Forum with the theme “Resilient Fiscal Policy, Growing Economy.” The event was organized through a collaboration between FEB UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta and the Directorate of State Budget Strategy, Directorate General of Economic and Fiscal Strategy, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia.

The event opened with welcoming remarks from the Dean of FEB UPNVY, who emphasized the importance of synergy between academics and practitioners in understanding the direction of Indonesia’s fiscal policy. He also encouraged students to take advantage of this opportunity as a real learning space to better prepare for future economic challenges.

Also present at the event were Mr. Wahyu Indrawan, Head of Subdirectorate for Program and Knowledge Management at the Directorate General of Economic and Fiscal Strategy, Ministry of Finance; Mr. Widiyanto, Senior Policy Analyst; and Dr. Ardito Bhinadi, S.E., M.Si., lecturer at FEB UPNVY, who also served as one of the speakers. The program, managed directly by the Directorate of State Budget Strategy in collaboration with the Macroeconomics and Banking Finance Laboratory of the Economics Department, FEB UPNVY, brought together 22 officials from the Ministry of Finance and 150 FEB UPNVY students.

Following the opening session, the agenda continued with a public lecture discussing the direction and challenges of fiscal policy for 2025–2026. The presentation provided insights into how fiscal policy is designed to safeguard economic resilience while promoting inclusive growth.

In the next session, participants received a more in-depth explanation of the Macroeconomic Assumptions (ADEM), fiscal policy, and the use of state budget simulation tools. This served as valuable preparation for students before entering the state budget drafting simulation.

 

The simulation was conducted in several classes, where students were divided into small groups to design a state budget framework based on given scenarios. With enthusiasm, they discussed spending priorities, revenue targets, and strategies to manage the deficit in line with fiscal rules. The activity not only tested students’ understanding but also trained them to think critically, collaboratively, and solution-oriented.

Toward the afternoon, each group presented the results of their simulation before the speakers and other participants. These presentations sparked lively discussions, enriched by responses and feedback from Ministry of Finance officials as well as UPNVY lecturers.

Overall, the event successfully achieved its objectives, namely:

  1. To communicate fiscal policy and the impact of changes in Macroeconomic Assumptions (ADEM) on state budget planning.

  2. To create a constructive discussion forum for the academic community to express aspirations and ideas related to national fiscal policy.

The forum concluded with the hope that students would continue to sharpen their understanding of public policy, while the collaboration between the Ministry of Finance and UPNVY would be further strengthened to produce a young generation ready to contribute to Indonesia’s economic development.

 

3) Press Release: "Jogja International Batik Biennale (JIBB) 2025 Goes to Campus: Gusti Putri Emphasizes the Importance of Understanding the Historical Value of Batik"

Yogyakarta, which has been designated as the World Batik City since October 2014 under the slogan “Jogja Kota Batik Dunia” (Jogja, World Batik City), continues to strengthen its commitment to preserving batik. Beyond its aesthetic value, batik also holds significant historical, global, environmental, and economic importance.

This message was conveyed by the Daily Chairperson of the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, GKBRAA Paku Alam, when serving as a speaker at the Jogja International Batik Biennale (JIBB) 2025 Goes to Campus event on Friday (September 26). The event took place at the Seminar Room of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Accounting Building, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta.

In her presentation, Gusti Putri emphasized the importance for the people of Yogyakarta to understand the historical value and originality of Jogja Batik. She expressed regret if batik is viewed merely as clothing without recognizing its philosophical meaning.

“It is unfortunate if one only wears batik without knowing its historical value and originality. As people of Jogja, we must truly understand batik, because ultimately, we must cherish it,” she stated.

Gusti Putri also shared her experience as a batik artisan since 2011. Much of her inspiration comes from centuries-old manuscripts preserved at Pura Pakualaman. On this occasion, she also introduced the distinctive Asthabrata batik of Pura Pakualaman and explained the philosophy it embodies.

According to her, classical batik patterns such as kawung and parang have existed since ancient times and carry profound philosophical messages.

“Even if we do not make batik ourselves, we must still recognize that the philosophies within it are truly extraordinary,” she firmly concluded.

 

4) Press Release: "2025 State Budget Fiscal Scenario Forum: “Resilient Fiscal Policy, Growing Economy""

Selasa, 14 Oktober 2025 - Berlangsung kegiatan Kuliah Praktisi di Ruang Seminar Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis (FEB) UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta. Acara ini dihadiri oleh berbagai tokoh penting, antara lain Wakil Kepala BPS RI, Dr. Sonny Harry B. Harmadi, S.E., M.E., CRGP; Plt. Kepala BPS Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Ir. Herum Fajarwati, M.M.; Rektor UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Mohamad Irhas Effendi, M.Si.; Dekan FEB, Dr. Januar Eko Prasetio, S.E., M.Si.; serta Wakil Dekan Bidang Kemahasiswaan, Alumni, dan Kerja Sama, Dr. Jamzani Sodik, S.E., M.Si. Hadir pula para dosen pembimbing Pojok Statistik, yaitu Dr. Sultan, S.E., M.Si., dan Ryan Setya Budi, S.E., M.Ec.Dev.

 

Kegiatan ini menghadirkan Wakil Kepala BPS RI, Dr. Sonny Harry B. Harmadi, sebagai narasumber utama dengan tema “Statistik Bicara, Publik Percaya: Merancang Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Era Revolusi Data”. Dalam kesempatan tersebut, juga diperkenalkan program VISION (Viewing Insight of Statistics in Our New Gen) dari Pojok Statistik UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, yang merupakan hasil kolaborasi antara BPS Kabupaten Sleman dan UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta.

Acara dibuka dengan opening statement oleh Plt. Kepala BPS DIY, Ir. Herum Fajarwati, M.M., yang menekankan pentingnya peningkatan literasi statistik di kalangan akademisi. Selanjutnya, opening remarks disampaikan oleh Rektor UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Mohamad Irhas Effendi, M.Si., yang menyoroti pentingnya kolaborasi antara dunia akademik dan lembaga statistik dalam memperkuat kualitas pendidikan, terutama dalam memahami indikator-indikator strategis pembangunan berkelanjutan serta meningkatkan wawasan mahasiswa terhadap data dan angka statistik.

Penyampaian materi inti dilakukan oleh Dr. Sonny Harry B. Harmadi dengan moderator Dr. Ardhito Bhinadi, S.E., M.Si., selaku Koordinator Program Studi Ekonomi Pembangunan. Dalam paparannya, Dr. Sonny menekankan peran penting statistik dalam perencanaan pembangunan nasional yang berkelanjutan di tengah arus besar revolusi data. Beliau juga memperkenalkan rencana kegiatan besar BPS pada tahun 2026, yaitu Sensus Ekonomi 2026, serta mengajak seluruh elemen masyarakat, termasuk akademisi dan mahasiswa, untuk berpartisipasi aktif dalam menyukseskan kegiatan tersebut.